Session: Young Leader Award Session: Leading the Energy Transition - The Crucial Role of Chemical Engineers

The session will recognize Dr. Dhaval Bhandari, the recipient of the Management Division's Young Leader Award for 2025. Dr.Bhandari is Global Market Developer for Bioengineering, Low Carbon Solutions at Exxon Mobil. The theme of the session will focus on the pivotal role of chemical engineers in driving the energy transition. This includes strategies for managing the transformation across all levels, from executive leadership to operational teams. The session will highlight the opportunities and challenges in advancing sustainable energy solutions, such as improved efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced technological innovation. Speakers will present their leadership perspectives from diverse vantage points, including a major energy company, a new energy startup, and academia, all of whom are actively involved in enabling the energy transition.